Charlie Youakim

Can BNPL Help Gen Z Pave Path to a $2.2 Million Net Worth?

Can BNPL Help Gen Z Pave Path to a $2.2 Million Net Worth?
Can BNPL Help Gen Z Pave Path to a $2.2 Million Net Worth?
June 28, 2023  |  BNPL

The concept of wealth is constantly evolving — and in the Instagram age, social media makes it all too easy to keep score in the...

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When Credit Status Is Hurt by Unexpected Life Events, Lack of Credit Knowledge
When Credit Status Is Hurt by Unexpected Life Events, Lack of Credit Knowledge
May 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

A confluence of factors is hurting large swaths of U.S. consumers with little to no access to credit, and a widespread lack of knowledge about...

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Sezzle Targets Higher Frequency Purchases With New Pay-in-2 Option
Sezzle Targets Higher Frequency Purchases With New Pay-in-2 Option
May 16, 2023  |  BNPL

Sezzle now offers consumers the option to split purchases into two payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Sezzle Marks 3rd Straight Profitable Quarter as BNPL Volumes Grow
Sezzle Marks 3rd Straight Profitable Quarter as BNPL Volumes Grow
May 16, 2023  |  BNPL

Sezzle saw its volumes increase in its most recent quarter, while seeing continued profitability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FinTechs’ Latest Profitability Challenge Is Finding Business Models Beyond Interchange
FinTechs’ Latest Profitability Challenge Is Finding Business Models Beyond Interchange
May 12, 2023  |  Banking

FinTechs are facing an existential crisis now that the age of easy access to capital is over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Sezzle CEO Sees Sharpened FinTech Focus on Bank Stability Post-SVB
Sezzle CEO Sees Sharpened FinTech Focus on Bank Stability Post-SVB
March 15, 2023  |  Banking

“Last weekend felt like the wild, wild West,” Charlie Youakim, CEO of payments startup and B Corp Sezzle, told PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster in a recent...

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FinTechs Forced to Decide If They’re a Business or a Feature as Investors Push for Profits
FinTechs Forced to Decide If They’re a Business or a Feature as Investors Push for...
March 14, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

According to one recent analysis, 91 publicly listed FinTech companies burned through $12 billion in venture capital in 2022, and just 17 posted a net...

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Sezzle Looks to Drive Revenue After ‘Watershed’ 2022
Sezzle Looks to Drive Revenue After ‘Watershed’ 2022
February 28, 2023  |  BNPL

Sezzle is looking to drive revenues after ending a challenging 2022 on a high note. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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